Esther Newton Made Me Gay

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Released March 17, 2022

Overview

Esther Newton was drawn to the drag scene as a student in the 1950s. Identifying as both butch lesbian and between genders, she felt a kinship with the queens; what the feminine clothing society expected her to wear felt like a form of drag. Her 1972 book ‘Mother Camp: Female Impersonators in America’ is noted as the first rigorous study of its kind. Now entering her sixth decade writing about queer communities, Newton exudes wisdom and a healthy dose of New York no-nonsense. The film’s amazing archive footage encompasses gay liberation, the feminist sex wars, AIDS activism and life on the safe haven of Fire Island. Her other main passion is dog training, so this illuminating history lesson is peppered with poodles!

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Esther Newton Made Me Gay


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Konsonant

    United States

  • logo for Chroma Center

    Chroma Center

    United States

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    Cresting Moon Productions

    United States

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    The Film Collaborative

    United States

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